Portugal Flashcards
Location of Portugal winemaking regions
On the Iberian Peninsula on the Western border of Spain
Portugal climate
Wide range from maritime in the north on the Atlantic coast
Warm continental into the interior of the country toward the border with Spain.
Portugal Physical Features
Bodies of Water: The Douro River- same as the Duero River in Spain
Atlantic Ocean- the western border of Portugal
Mountains: Very mountainous interior
Portugal Soil
Schist and Granite
Where are grapes grown
Terraces on the mountainside
Describe Vinho Verde
Low alcohol, slight effervescence
What wine comes from Porto DOP
Fortified wines
What wine comes from Madeira DOP
Fortified wines
White grape varieties
Alvarinho (Vinho Verde)
Sercial (Madeira)
Verdelho (Madeira)
Bual (Madeira)
Malmsey (Madeira)
Red grape varieties Douro DOP
Touriga Nacional
Red grape varieties Porto DOP
Touriga Nacional
Red grape varieties Madeira DOP
Tinta Negra
Portugal Relevant Appelations
Vinho Verde DOP
Douro DOP
Porto DOP
Madeira DOP
Dão DOP
Alentejo DOP
Bairrada DOP
Douro DOP subregions
Cima Corgo
Baixo Corgo
Douro Superior
Single Quinta
Small producers
